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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-07
LETTER FROM SHANE.
Buggy Kroken-whoo ptng Cough-IIl
uess-Accident-W Wedding.

First snow, then rain. then cold and now moth
ing but ice. The sleighs are running but the
music of the bells is destroyed by the grating of
the rurusrs on the ice.
The holidays passed Off very quietly In this
section.
horse which had been driven by Mr.. d. L.
Wiley broke loost from where it was hitched, at
Mr.. John Wiley's. aud ran away, smashing the
buggy and breaking the harness beyond repair.
The horse. which belonged to Mr.. Wiley Norris,
was injured so severely that ii is doubtful wheth-
er II will ever be of service again. Mr.. Norris
had refused S200 for the animal.
DR.. Jas. ii. Preston has been driving his match
ed colts TO sleigh. They are very gentle and
good travellers.
whooping-cough still prevails throughout this
neighoorhood. II pays no respect to age. but at
tacss men Of forty years as well as babies of
three months. Nearly every family is afflicted
with it.
Mrs. Sarah Miller, wife of Mr.. Mitchell II.
Miller, GEAR Fawn Grove, is sick. One of Mr.
Milier's sons, also is recovering slowly from an
attack of pneumonia.
Mr.. John McCIung, son of Mr.. Ephralm Nc
Chung, was thrown out Of his buggy and had his
head and face severely cut and one of his ears
frozen.
Gard Cards are out for the wedding of Mr, Nelson
Wiley, son of the late David W. Wiley, to Miss
Lizzie McClung, daughter of Mr.. Ephraim Nc
Chung. The ceremony will take place at Norris
vile on Wednesday, 9Th. E.SM
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Focal Affairs.
LITTLE LOCALS,

Several parties have lately been given in the
neighborhood Of Black Horse.
--Messrs John Il. Michael and A. B. Hanson
have opened store at tbs postofiice, Church
vile.
Mi. Samuel G. Roland and Miss Caroline /.
Ransom were married at Port Deposit, on We'd
nesday.
Mr.. John Stockham has sold his Woody
Cottage Farm, Bush River Neck, to Mr. George
Baker for 5000.
We are Obliged to Mr.. Thomas j. Sullivan,
railroad agent at Preston, for copies of the
time table the new B. and o. Railroad.
The oyster supper for the benefit of the
Mountain Church will be held at scarfrs Shops,
instead Of at the church, as heretofore anuounc-
ed.
by Comptroller Turner's recent quarterly
distribution of the public school tax Hartford
gets 50 0Sl IA for her white and 1912 35 for her
colored schools.
The County Commissioners were In session
on Monday, but transacted little business of
public interest, their time being occupied
chiefly with examining and passing accounts.
Mr.. Jos. b. Hanway has been appointed
agent OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, at
Joppa station, Hartford county. The station
was opened for business on the 5th instant.
"A well attended hop took place In the
Town Hall, Bel Air, on Thursday night, Dec
5OSn. The Committee having 1t in charge were
Messrs. Robert Archer, Fred. Dallam and Will
lard q. Rouse.
"A beautiful dark colored butterfly made Its
appearance, few days ago, among Mrs. James
NJ. Reynolds flowers, in Bel Air Last year
two of them appeared. about Christmas time,
and remained all winter.
Mr., Geo. Hawkins Williams, President of
the Baltimore and Hartford Turnpike Company,
in speaking OF the complaints that the road is
In bad condition said that 1t will be thoroughly
repaired in the spring.
Mr.. John E. slade. of Long Green, and Miss
Ella J. Kelley were married, on Wednesday
night, IN Caroline Street NJ. Z. Church, Bati.
more, OF which tho brides father, Rev. DR.. A.
X. Reiley is pastor. The latter performed the
ceremony.
-Workmen nom the establishment of Messrs.
Hutchinson Bros, Baltimore, are engaged in
putting new furnace in st. Mary's Church,
near Emmorton. In consequence thereof there
will be no services In the church until Sunday,
January 10Th.
Mr.. Henry f. Breuuinger was on Monday
night elected Treasurer of the Maryland Demo-
cratic Association of the District of Columb ia.
The election was spirited one, two tickets be-
ing run. Mr.. Breuninger's name was on both.
He is son of Mr.. Henry Breuninger, of Castle
ton.
Miss Hattie Hanson, of Fountain Green, has
sent to The HG3is office box full of exqusitely
beautiful flowers consisting of Gala lily, ger
aniums, cactus, amaryllis, begonias, rose ger
anium, &c. Their brightness and beauty, in
contrast with the winter scene out of doors,
have been thoroughly enjoyed.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-07

The Baltimore San, with Its usual enterprise,
sends out to his many subscribers very useful
monthly calendar, In compact form, contain
ing the times of rising and setting of the sun
and moon and a variety of other astronomical
information, besides the rates of postage and
many other scraps of Information Of daily use
throughout the year.
Mcssrs. K A. Woodbridge Il Co., 2lS Buch-
anau's Wharf, Baltimore, importers of the pop
uiar 0rchilla Guano, have published for free
distribution $4,000 copies of the wcIl-known
Farmers HdgerstOtcN Almanac. 1t contains all
the Information usually given in an Almanac,
besides much other matter of general interest,
and will be found OF great value for constant
reference to farmers and others. copy will
be mailed free to any farmer who will take the
trouble to write postal card asking for it.
From Messis. Geo. X. McGaw u Co., corner
OF Lexington aud Paca streets, Baltimore, a
calendar, beautifully ornamcnied with color
cd picture Of a little sailor boy.
Our esteemed contemporary the Hare de
Grace Republican, sends to each Of It's subscfib-
crs a handsome almanac, beautifully Illustrated
and containing summary of the chief local
events OF 1887.
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LETTER FROn EnMoRTON.

A Christmas treo entertainment Tor the Sun
day school OF Mount Carmel took place Thursday
night, December iOtn. The programme en-
braced prayer by the pastor, singing by the choir
and children. an address by the pastor, a duet by
Miss Carrie Osborn and Miss FANNIE Magness
and reading and speaking by the members of the
Sunday SCHOOL,. Tho reading by Miss Carrie Os-
born and Miss Mabel Magness. and the delclama-
ton By Raymond Hobll;zell deserve special men
ton.
On Wednesday, Dec. Goth, Mr.. George Wright
and Miss Emma james were married at the res
idence of Mr.. Geo. b James, the brides father.
Many of the farmers have their ice houses filed
but there will, very likely, be plenty for those
who have not.
Our school has had very small attendance for
several weeks. On the 10th of December only
three attended: and on the next day about Eve,
and about ten come now in good weather. II we
can have no better attendance than this what is
the use in having a school at all? 1t would do
more good in some other locality where II is more
needed. We have good teacher and a comfor-
table building. | see no reason why we should
not have q better attendance. L. E.
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Christmas Entertainment NJ Deer Crcel IL
VI q, Church.

A|The regular Christmas exercises of the Deer
Greek NJ. L. Sunday School took place Oh the
evening of the2 of December. An over flow
ing audience, in which there was no lack Of the
juvenile element, had gathered some time be-
tore the appointed hour. The church was very
tasteiuily decorated with evergreens, and on
each side of the altar stood a large cedar tree,
handsomely trimmed with things which made
the hearts of the little ones bound in anticipa-
ton. The tree, besides containing bountiful
supply of candies. had been sprinkled with tin
sci. aud when illuminated brought out all the eff
feet of winter scene.
An interesting programme was rendered with
good effect. Mr. John II. Barrow, the Superin-
tendent, made an address, in which ne contrast
boyhood days, and gave u short history of tho
rise and progress of the school. At the close OF
his address he presented to Mr.. john ii. Grafton
on behalf of the school, copy of the complete
works OF Bunyan, as q token of their appreca-
ton OF his long and faithful services. Mr.. Graf
ton responded with appropriate remarks. The
pastor of the church, Rev. S. +. Cassen made n
snort address, in which he thanked the members
and friends of the church for a handsome over.
coat.
At the proper time q veritable Santa Claus
made his appearance bringing with him an
abundance of good things and great amount of
amusement for everybody. He bountifully dis
tributed his gifts and then departed.
The school numbers no. Of this number about
thirty did not miss one Sunday. The Superin-
tendent in neat speech told the children that
the school would not, like many country schools,
freeze up, but that 1t would be open every
Sabbath this year. The exercises closed with
the benediction.
The protracted meeting at this church, hitch
has been in progress for eight weeks is still go
ing on, with undated interest OBSERVER
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-07

EARLY Tuesday morning a passenger
train running at the rate of 80 or 90 miles an
hour, colided with freight train, running
90 miles an hour, on the B. 6 o. Railroad,
near Tiflin, Ohio. The shock was terrific.
The cars were piled upon each other in great
confusion. 1t is believed that 10 or 10 per-
sons were burned to death by being impris-
oned in the cars, which caught fire. The &C.
cident occurred from the folly of the engineer
Of the freight train, who, without orders,
tried ID make siding to let the express pass,
but his engine gave out before reaching the
point and the passenger train crashed into
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-07

The funeral of Gen. John A. Logan took
place in Washington last Friday. The re-
mains were conveyed to the Senate chamber,
where the funeral services were held. Rev.
DIR. Newman delivered eulogy, after which
a large procession bore the body of the dead
Senator TO temporary resting. place in the
Hutchinson vault at Rock Creek Cemetery.
Chaplain Swallow read the burial.scrvice of
the Grand Army of the Republic in commit
ting the body to the tomb.
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Sunday School Entertainment mt the
Mountain Church.

The annual Sunday School celebration at the
Mountain Church was decided success. A
large crowd was present, Notwithstanding the
rain. The house was beautifully decorated. At
the appointed hour S. Smith, Superintendent of
the school, began the exercises with a neat
speech, which was followed by recitations, select
readings, solos: duets. &c., by the scholars. A
old. was worthy of special note. The music was
all of high order. After the exercises closed
drcn. and distributed the gifts with lavish hand
The large audience was delighted with the eve
ning's entertainment. 0.
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"A dispatch from Galveston to the New
York Star, reports that 10000 persons are
dying in Texas for wan, of food and cloth
ing. A long continued drought has dried
up the crops which should have been har-
vested long ago, and now farmers have moth
ing to eat except scanty supply of coarse
meal. Some families have not had pound
ofmeat for many weeks. The Legislature
has been called upon to aid the sufferers
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DARLINGTON NEWS

An interesting watch meeting was held in the
Methodist church here. About 10 persons were
present. II was tho first one, we believe ever
held there. Mrs. Caroline Talbot of the Friends
society, made some remarks, which were listen
ca 10 with attention. hope the boys will heed
they are tCupted
The celebration on New Years evening at
ant affair.
Mrs Talbot preached to a full house, morning
aud evening, last Sunday, at Friends meeting
She goes to Delta this week.
MT. joan Shurc was at home ut Christmas
Miss Iacie Matthews and Miss Rosa Nimmo
spent Christmas week at Mr.. S. II. Matthews.
Mr. JOhn Ferguson, our oldest citizen. still
takes his daily walk TO the stores H.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-07

UPSET AND Observation-Disclosures James Archer
and VIM. L. Cooley were upset in sleigh, on
the Bel Air and Churchyille road, Monday
afternoon, in attempting to pass a wagon. Mr..
Cooley had his left shoulder injured, but Mr..
Archer, alighting on his companion, was but
little hurt. The horse ran away, when the
accident occurred, but was recovered at about 0
o'clock at night.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-07

LEtTuRE--The second lecture of the Darling
ton Lecture Course will be given in the King
Memorial Town Hall, in that place, on Thurs.
day, Jan. 18th. at S P. NJ, by Col. ]. P. Sanford
His subject will be, "Our County and Its Fu-
ture." Col. Sanford is popular lecturer, has
travelled extensively, is witty as we'll as wise
and knows how TO interest an audience.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-07

Cows DYING-Two cows belonging TO Mr..
VIM. shanbargar, of Federal Hill, were taken
sick on Thursday night of last week. One of
them died the same night and the other FRI
day morning. MIR. shanbargar made an examl.
nation of them and found that their lungs were
black, but 20 other signs of disease were dis.
covered. He was unable to decide what caused
their death.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-07

Western Maryland had shaking up by
the earthquake between two and three o'clock
Monday morning. Three distinct shocks
were felt at Westminster. Hon. F. T. Shaw,
Hon. Charles B. Roberts and Others say they
heard loud noises like those made in blasting
rocks. The phenomena were also noticed in
Frederick and Washington counties.
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JARREYFSyILLE AFFAIRS.

A Christmas tree entertainment took place,
last Friday evening, I'm Asbury NJ. y. Church.
There were speeches, music, readings, &C., and
u treat served to the children.
The quarterly meeting for the NJ. L. Church
took place on the LIST and I'd instant. The Pre-
siding Elder preached Sunday morning and eve
ming.
People are improving the cold snap by filling
their ice-houscs with ice or 10 Inches thick. ID.
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a New Years Party.

A small party of young folks called at the res
idence of Mr.. James Standiford, near Level, last
Saturday evening, for the purpose of rendering
to Mr.. and Mrs. Standiford their best wishes for
happy New Year. Among those present, out
side of the immediate family, were Misses Susie
Martin, BERTHE Ewing, Maggie Pierce, of Phila-
dephia, Stella Fink, Mary Knight, Lottie Stand
ford, Mrs. Ida Evans and Miss Saunders, Messrs.
WIN. Ewing. W. Stsndiford, VIM. Holloway,
Il. l.. Knight, d. Riley, w. S. Evans, and Robt.
hours in social pleasantly, they all repaired to
the dining room, where q large table stood
bore, to which ample Justice was done, and as
the hands on the large clock drew nigh to IL, the
company, not wishing to encroach upon the Sab
hostess health ard prosperity through the COM
ing year, w.
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Tho New York afar

To those who wish 10 subscribe to first-class
Democratic newspaper we commend the New
York Star. 1t is a fearless and fair Democratic
Journal; brim full OF the news of The day, and
its editorials are spirited, able and uncompro-
missing in devotion to Democratic principles.
1t is especially noted for its fairness in treat
ing OF the labor problems now agitating the
country. Mr.. VIM Dorshelmer is its editor
and Proprietor.
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MILL GREEN AFFAIRS.

Mr.; Webster Allen has nearly completed his
new barn.
Mr. John II. Arthur's child, which has been
very i'll with diphtheria, has greatly improved
Miss Elma HUFF, who has also been quite sick
more in few days.
Mr.. and Miss Uruy, who have been spending
the holidays with their uncle, Mr.. Eli Rigdon
have returned TO their home in Lower Chance
ford township, York Co.. Pa.
Mr.. Matthew Kerr of the firm Of Kerr. Welt
gel 4 Co., of Wrightsville. Pa, is in our section
lOOkllR up the interests or The firm, Il. T.
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LETTER FROM HARDWOOD.
Sick-HOrse FOund-rOx Hunt-LIyeIy
Times ira Delta.

Mr.. Euc!idas scarboro is very i'll with rheuma-
tsm and spinal affection. DR.. Scarboro was his
since then Dr. McCurdy is attending the case
Mr. Thomas Bradley, of Pylesville, found his
horse, last Wednesday evening, In Delta When
he first missed it he supposed it had been stolen.
IL is now believed the horse was ridden by some
one who preferred riding to walking.
A baggci fox hunt took place at Pyesville, on
the last day Of the old year. with glass ball shoot
ing and Gther amusements, which drew large
crowd OF hunters and about 30 hounds Reynarl
did not enjoy the sport and made short run of
* miles To his den, which ended the sport for
the day, except the other amusements alluded to.
during the holidays, and the town baiifP arrested
them. together with several others for dispensing
so-caled Christmas cheer. The fines and costs
amounted, it ia stated, to SAGE each the fines he
ing added To the school fund. ABC
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REVIVAL SERVICES BEGUN.-Revival services
were begun, last Saturday night. in the M. e.
Church, Bel Air, Rev. Jos. P. Wilson, pastor
An effective sermon was preached by the Pre-.
siding Elder, Rev. VIM. +. speake, 10 large
congregation Rev. MIR. speake also preached
on Monday night. Services are held every
night, at z. 80 o'clock.
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PERsoNAL.-Mr Thos. q. Butler, son of the
late DIR. Frank Butler, of Westminster, lately
visited his cousin Mr. Thomas Butler, of the
Rocks, W. Smithson Forwood, of Bel Air, and
other relatives in Hartford county. His home
is at saltwater, Minnesota, where he is street
commissioner He said the thermometer was
20 degrees below zero when he left home.
Mr.. VIM. IL. Hanna, of Granger county, Ohio,
is visiting his brothers, Mcssrs. Robert f.
Hanna, ofFountain Green, and John Z. Hanna,
Bel Air. He left Hartford in 1912.
Mrs. Joshua McComas, of Black Horse, is re-
ported to be quite i'll.
Mr.. Edward Busher, of Baltimore, son of
Mr.. John Busher, formerly of Bel Air, was in
Bel Air on Tuesday.
Mr. J. Tome Preston, formerly of Darlington,
returned home, Jan. 1st, on brief visit from
the West. He is a member of the Michigan bar
and is associated with an established law firm,
in Grand Rapids.
Major and Mrs. Geo. II. Mayo, of Washing
ton, spent Christmas with Mrs. Mayo's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hall, near
Abingdon.
Bishop Paret will be in Bel Air, on Friday,
January 18th, on business visit to Emmanuel
Church.
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AN ENTERTAINMENT for Shuresville Sunday
School occurred on New Years night, in the
public school room at that place. The room
was crowded and the exercises pleasant and in
tcresting. Brief addresses were delivered by
Messrs Geo. l.. Scott Superintendent Z.
Wilson, Assistant superintendent, aud Mr..
Brede, of Johns Hopkins University. The
young folks were made happy by being the re-
cipicnts of presents. The singing was pleas
ant feature Of the occasion. Miss Lizzie For
wood, in the absence of the organst, Miss Katie
Forwood, played the organ, Miss Maud Shure,
of liavre de Grace, and Mr.. Joseph Andrew, also
assisted in the music
The Sunday School was formerly held in Mr..
d. f. Shure's parlor, but since The opening of a
public school in room fitted up by Mr.. Shure
in his warehouse, the Sunday School has been
removed thithcr. The School is In a flour
ishing condition and has been the means of
accomplishing much good.
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SUNDAY sCm0oL ENTERrAINMENr

On Thursday evening, Dec. 30th, the young
ladies of Rangers Lodge Sunday school" gave
40 entertainment at Croswel school house. Not
withstanding the Indictment weather, the little
room was well filled. Ats 90 l.. NJ there was n
fine collation. spread. which was much enjoyed
by all. Singing was the chief amusement Of the
evening which consisted of two solos. by Miss
Elise Bllingslea and Mr.. VIM. Sewell, accompa-
uied on the organ by Miss Sadie Norris. After
many other songs, which were heartily sung by
all, the happy little party departed for home.
b. IL, N. II. s.
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DIR. Silas Scarboro's many friends in
other parts of the State, as well as in Hartford
county, will learn with regret of the serious
accident which befel him, by being thrown
from his sleigh last Sunday. Both of his
legs were broken above the knees. His con-
dtion was considered favorable yesterday.
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LETTER FROM TEDERALHr,n

The holidays passed Off quietly.
Mrs. Ariel Rutedge has been very III, but ia
recovering under the skillful treatment of Dr.
Frank 7. Turner.
Mr.. Martin Calder is also on the sick lat but
Is getting better.
Miss Martha smithson fell and received pain
full In jury on her arm. Fortunately no bones
were broken.
Mr.. WIN. Shanbargar has lost two fine cows
Cause not known. He has bad luck, having lost
all his hogs with cholera. s.
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MEETING OF DIRECToRs.-Th newly-eectcd
directors of the Mutual Fire Insurance Compa-
ny in Hartford county met last Monday and
unanimously reelected Col. John Carroll Walsh
President, and George r. Cairnes Secretary.
The Executive Committee adjusted and order
ed the payment of the following losses:
j. Fred. Crew, damage to store house and
dwelling by lightning, SO; Jarrett johnson,
damage to dwelling house, SlT5 Charlotte A.
Price, loss of dwelling and store horse 81, 200 !;
Elizabeth Dilworth, dwelling, $500.
The annual statement of the company pub.
lished in another column, is a gratifying
one to the members. The society's losses by
fire, last year, were less than usual, aud it en-
tiers the new year with surplus of$l7. 900, part
of which is invested at 6 per cent. interest The
affairs OF the company have been prsdently and
judiciously managed and the members very
properly reelected the old board.
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Town Lots soLD.-Messrs. j. s. d &. L. Dali
lam, real estate agents, lave sold to Mr.. Isaac
s. Warren, of Delaware, six building lots in Bel
Air, belonging 10 DR.. E. Hall Richardson, for
s2,lOO They front 200 feet on Bond street and
SOB feet on Alice Ann street, aud contains two
acres In all. Mr.. Warren intends to open q
brick yardand improve his land with dwellings.